Do you remember the last time you had a slip of the tongue or fell in front of a group of folks? It probably wasn’t the most pleasant experience of your life. So how did you handle it? Did you laugh about it or maybe make a joke about how clumsy you are?
The Joys of Grand-parenting
The other day I had the unique experience of taking my granddaughter to a show in town. She helped me to remember not to take our time for granted.
SMASHED: A Movie Review
Today Sony Picture Classics is releasing SMASHED at Landmark Theatres in Midtown Atlanta. I had the opportunity to screen a pre-released copy this week in anticipation of the upcoming release.
Voting: A Right & Privilege
When we consider the climate of today, with all of the ads and debates and focus on candidates, we can almost forget the significance of our single vote. Yet it is very important to remember how vital it is to the overall process that individuals, no matter their political party affiliation, exercise their right to vote.
Avoiding The Fall Blahs
Now that we’re into the Fall, there may be a tendency for many folks to get caught up in becoming a couch potato and simply allowing precious time to just pass by.
Communication Tips for Parents
Be available for your children • Notice times when your kids are most likely to talk–for example, at bedtime, before dinner, in the car–and be available. • Start the conversation; it lets your kids know you care about what’s happening in their lives. • Find time each week for a … Read More
Train the Trainer
I recently attended several dog training classes in the hopes of improving my dog’s behavior. What became evident rather quickly was that my behavior impacts my dog’s obedience. Rule One: Dogs do what works for them. I observed my dog as a star student with the trainer. It was on … Read More
Parenting in the world of Facebook
I read an article on CNN recently about Facebook considering opening the site up to children under the age of 13. Facebook has so far banned kids under the age of 13 from having an account, but that does not seem to stop many young kids from having one. Consumer … Read More
When Dads Meet the Challenge
In the last couple of generations there was a familiar thought that dads, when they had the kids for the day or even a few hours were “babysitting.” Dads today seem to take the responsibility with a little more gratitude that they have the opportunity to spend the time with … Read More
What Is Good Communication?
It seems to be getting harder and harder for folks to communicate anymore. With all of the modern technology at our disposal one would think it’d be easier. However, I’ve noticed with many couples that it breaks down even faster than before. The “he doesn’t listen to me” or “she … Read More